Arts
Circa Theatre stages Christmas panto Pinnochio
The thespians of Wellington's Circa Theatre are at it again - it's Pantomime season and this year they're putting their spin on the classic tale - Pinnochio. Nathan Rarere asked director Gavin… Audio
Television Critic: Caitlin Cherry
Today Caitlin talks to Jesse about the t.v series Willow which is a sequel to the 1988 movie. She's also been watching The Twelve on TVNZ on Demand which is an Australian television drama miniseries… Audio
Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf with Karen O Leary
Actor Karen O Leary explains her connection with Peter and the Wolf - a beloved piece of music written originally for children, while NZSO flutist Bridget Douglas explains the challenges that come… Audio
Mike Hewson: the fine art of taking risks
NZ born civil engineer turned installation artist Mike Hewson thinks that safe playgrounds are dangerous for children. Audio, Gallery
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme is talking to Jesse about Bones and All, The Road Dance and The Lost King. Audio
NZ Artist sets record for highest price for a living artist
A record sale price has been achieved for a painting by living New Zealand artist, Michael Smither for a second time. Michael speaks to Jesse about twice breaking the record as a living artist. Audio
Over 70s making their stage debut in the capital
A group of older Wellingtonians are getting creative in drama-based programmes run by the charitable trust Voice Arts. Director Nicola Pauling tells Jesse Mulligan about their work. Audio
Andris Apse: photography and mystery
Andris Apse is one of our leading landscape photographers, world-renowned in his field. His new book The Deep South - from the Wilds of the South Island to Antarctica is the latest in a series… Audio, Gallery
Schubert with Dr Graeme Downes
Rock and roll star turned musicologist Graeme Downes gives a masterful breakdown of the enduring brilliance of Schubert's Symphony #9 in C major, and why it’s had a hold on his heart all these years… Audio
Bookmarks with Friar Peter Murnane
Today's Bookmarks is with Dominican Friar Peter Murnane. Murnane has been a Dominican priest for over 60 years, but has repeatedly stood out from the pack for his willingness to stand against… Audio
Podcast Critic: Jemima Huston
Jemima joins Jesse to discuss gardening podcasts including Epic Gardening by Kevin Espiritu and Two Minutes in the Garden by Empress of Dirt. Audio
World of WearableArt sold to Auckland-based company
The World of WearableArt, or WOW as we know it, has been sold to Auckland-based company STILL.
It started small in rural Nelson in 1987 and now is one of the biggest wearable arts shows in the world.
…Orchestra walk-throughs return at APO 4 Kids Christmas
That beautiful Christmas tune - Prokofiev's Troika - and others will be played live this weekend and next by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in their interactive family concert series APO 4 Kids… Audio
RNZ Concert update
With the year's end in sight, it's time to look forward to what 2023 will offer RNZ Concert listeners.
What the 'Hamilton' hype is all about
Musical theatre fans are losing their minds this week as 'Hamilton' is coming to Aotearoa for the first time. Stuff senior journalist and Hamilton superfan Alison Mau talks to Jesse about the musical.
…World of Wearable Arts sold to new owners
The World of Wearable Arts has been sold to new owners - under the company name STILL.
The festival was created by Dame Suzie Moncrieff in Nelson in 1987.
RNZ Nelson reporter Samantha Gee spoke to… Audio
Pfizer on latest vaccines amid rising covid-19
27,000 cases of Covid-19 were reported in the last week or so and 6000 have been reported today.
Epidemiologists warn the real infection rate could be at least twice as high.
Omicron - and all its… Audio
Auckland's St James Theatre restoration now 'do or die', Swarbrick says
The future of Auckland's St James Theatre is set to be decided in Parliament, as pleas for its restoration ramp up. Video, Audio
AK: Save the St James Theatre takes fight to Parliament
The future of Auckland's St James Theatre is set to be decided in Parliament, as pleas for its restoration ramp up. The 1920s theatre has hosted some of the world's biggest acts including James Brown… Audio
The Rite of Spring by Stravinsky with Witi Ihimaera
One of our most celebrated authors, Witi Ihimaera, recalls how his life changed when he first heard The Rite of Spring by Stravinsky, as a young boy listening to a record player in Gisborne. And NZSO… Audio